IZH Planeta 4 vs BSA 350 Plunger (1984)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the IZH Planeta 4stacks up against the BSA 350 Plunger. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIZH Planeta 4BSA 350 Plunger
Model year19841951
Price——
Engine350 cc350 cc
Horsepower20 hp23 hp
Torque28 Nm—
Weight155 kg154 kg
Fuel capacity4.5 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires- 3.50-18 —

IZH Planeta 4 vs BSA 350 Plunger — which should you buy?

Picking between the IZH Planeta 4 and the BSA 350 Plunger usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the IZH Planeta 4 brings 20 hp in a 155 kg package, while the BSA 350 Plunger counters with 23 hp at 154 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: